Former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy takes the stage to speak about Catchings, during the Tamika Catchings Legacy Luncheon, Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Banker's Life Fieldhouse.(Photo: Jenna Watson/IndyStar)

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Former Colts coach Tony Dungy joined JMV on 1070 The Fan on Wednesday afternoon to preview NBC's matchup between Indianapolis and the Kansas City Chiefs. Here's what he had to say on a variety of topics:

On the Colts' rebound from a 1-5 start:

“It has been wonderful to see this resurgence. Watching this team in November and December, it’s exciting to see. I think we’ve got the best game of the weekend.”

His impressions of Frank Reich:

"I thought we would be good. It’s frankly happened a little faster than I thought we would get it, but he’s put a stamp on this team … He has been perfect. Talking to the players, they all say the same thing. (He's) focused, composed, keeps everybody on track. They know they can trust him. There’s a belief they’re going to be on the right track with him. They believe in him.”

Frank Reich: Coach of the Year?

“I have a vote, and I voted for Frank. When you start off 1-5 and take your team to where they are, that’s a tremendous job. There have been some other tremendous jobs … to come in right away and not have the success right away, to struggle and turn it around, I think he should win coach of the year.”

Chris Ballard: Executive of the Year?

“When you draft two players that make the All-Pro team their first year, when you pick a coach that takes you to the playoffs their first year, he’s done a great job.”

Who feels more pressure: Chiefs or Colts?

“It’s going to be interesting to see who feels more pressure. All of those guys (on the Chiefs), what they‘re hearing is you haven’t won a playoff game in so long, you haven’t beaten the Colts in the playoffs. What’s going to happen? In the last few games, their defense has given up leads. The Colts have the pressure of playing on the road and the chiefs have the pressure of history.”

What makes the Colts so good?

“Getting the right type of people, not compromising on your standards and bringing a team focused on playing together. The character of these guys and the togetherness is what’s going to make this team special. I think they’re just scratching the surface. You’ve got so many young players. Their core guys are in their prime. I think it’s a great future for Colts football.”

Same old Andrew Luck:

“I didn’t know how he was going to throw the ball, but I think it’s the same Andrew Luck. Based on the reports I was getting this offseason, I’m very pleasantly surprised. (Reich) has convinced Andrew that you don’t have to make every single play, you don’t need to throw a touchdown on every single play and we need you out there. Running out of bounds, sliding, throwing an incomplete pass is not the end of the world.”

What if Reggie Wayne had shown up in a clown mask?

“I would’ve been stunned, but it’s a different world. It just wouldn’t have happened back then. These guys know Frank Reich. He wants them to be focused … but he also wants them to have fun.”